Urban Fantasy series' discussion

Our second book to be chosen for the *Unique Book Feature* is:

FREE AGENT by JC NELSON

Free Agent

This was nominated by another group member and after reading the views and seeing some controversial opinions I am interested to see what the rest of the group thinks. The group member that suggested it to me said:

"I really enjoyed Free Agent by JC Nelson. The book is set in a sort of fairy tale world and I was absolutely blown away the the spectacular world-building. I also greatly enjoyed the narrator's voice and was really drawn in by the romance, something that doesn't happen to me often. I believe that this book has a very unique flavor."

What reviewers are saying:

-"Since I’m always up for a good twist on the classic fairy tales, FREE AGENT sounded right up my alley. And does it ever have all the right twists! A modern version of Snow White’s poisoned apple, werewolves who don’t like red because of a red-hoodie-wearing female in their past, and fairy godparents in mirrors are just some of the aspects of the mythology Nelson has created. Add the nearly non-stop action, an awesome cast of characters, and we’ve got an excellent opening to a new series!"

-"I refuse to feel guilty about loving Free Agent and giving it 5 stars. Yes, there are small parts of this book that express sentiments of which I do not approve, but those sentiments are MARISSA'S since the book is set in first person."

-"Free Agent is an exciting action packed debut that will have you up till the early morning and laughing out loud till your inside hurts. I love everything about this new series. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something creative, fresh and unique. Free Agent is a boat load of fun with plenty of snarky dialogue to boot. I’m already looking forward to the sequel, Armageddon Rules which comes out next February."

-"This was definitely a good read. I loved the characters and the story line. Having never heard of a Fairy Godfather, or encountered one before, I was wondering what it would be like to work for one and Marissa gives as good as she gets."


Blurb:

When it comes to crafting happily-ever-afters, the Agency is the best in the land of Kingdom. The Fairy Godfather Grimm can solve any problem—from eliminating imps to finding prince charming—as long as you can pay the price…

Working for Grimm isn’t Marissa Locks’s dream job. But when your parents trade you to a Fairy Godfather for a miracle, you don’t have many career options. To pay off her parents’ debt and earn her freedom, Marissa must do whatever Grimm asks, no matter what fairy-tale fiasco she’s called on to deal with.

Setting up a second-rate princess with a first-class prince is just another day at the office. But when the matchmaking goes wrong, Marissa and Grimm find themselves in a bigger magical muddle than ever before. Not only has the prince gone missing, but the Fae are gearing up to attack Kingdom, and a new Fairy Godmother is sniffing around Grimm’s turf, threatening Marissa with the one thing she can’t resist: her heart’s wishes.

Now Marissa will have to take on Fairies, Fae, dragons, and princesses to save the realm—or give up any hope of ever getting her happy ending…

I've come across this book a few times, but I really don't like fairy tale retellings. This sounds like a LOT more than just a retelling, but I'm not sure I want to read all the potential mixing of old fairy tale and new! That's kept me from sampling the book.

Thanks for posting it. It was interesting to read a few reviews.

I've never read any fairy tale retellings so this will be new for me. Has anyone else read this one yet?

I did read Jim Hine's fairy retellings. They were okay. I'd have liked them better were the characters "originals" I think.

I think Mercedes Lackey has also done some fairytale retellings, but I haven't read those!

I've read a ton of fairy tale redux... not this one, though, and it looks fabulous! ;) I'm new to the group and am spacing on the timing of these features. Is there a specific start/end date? Or is it a 'start now' and 'end whenever everyone is done' sort of a thing? Don't think I can get to this one this week, but looking forward to next week. It also works for the Kick-Ass Women Read-a-Thon I'm in, if the blurb is any indication. Cracking up at the fairy godfather as The Godfather. ;) Nice choice, JP!

We'll keep it on for a month or so. You have plenty of time to get to this one. I hope you read it!

This was a really good book that I couldn't put down once I started. The heroine grew throughout the story, and the side characters weren't what I expected. I hope you all like it.

Brianna wrote: "This was a really good book that I couldn't put down once I started. The heroine grew throughout the story, and the side characters weren't what I expected. I hope you all like it."

That's really good to know. I still have it on my wishlist. I'll leave it there and grab it if it goes on sale! I love books where the heroine grows either personally or in power or whatever.

I loved this book so much, it's killing me that i have to wait for the next book :(... it just seems so far away.

You can read mey review Here